Ten gallant officers of The Church of Pentecost in Nyakrom District of the Agona Swedru Area have been retired from active service after attaining the church’s statutory retiring age of 65.
A memorable retirement service was organised on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the Glorious Assembly in Nyakrom District, in honour of the officers by the District Minister, Pastor William Ofosu Asiamah, and members of his executive committee, with the support of the Area Head, Apostle Derek Kwaning Mireku, and other ministers in the Area.
The retirees were Elder Robert Adjei, who served as an officer from 1988 to 2024, and Deacon Ebenezer Asare (2009-2024).
Others were Deaconesses Cecilia Duodu (1976-2024), Mary Arkoh (2007-2024), Margaret Selby (1985-2024), Leticia Baisie (1999-2024), Grace Annan (1963-2024), Mercy Appiah (1990-2024), Grace Arkoh and Emelia Acquah, who also served for several years.
Pastor Edward Asamoah Antwi of Ekroful District, who spoke at the service on the topic, ‘Be Faithful unto Death,’ stated that church officers’ work and labour ends when they die. According to him, one must work to the end even after retirement.
He, therefore, charged officers of the church to remain faithful to death no matter the situation.
He advised retirees to position themselves well in retirement, saying, ‘Many retire to become coaches and others, critics. Which one will you be?’
Teaching them how to make retirement period impactful, Pastor Antwi entreated retirees to pray for the church, seek reconciliation, be inspiration for the youth, agents of peace and coaches from behind.
He also advised them to take things easy and continue to work on their salvation.
Report by Agona Swedru Area Media Team